International competition National Team tournaments U-12 Baseball World Cup (July 25–August 3): United States U-18 Baseball World Cup (September 5–14): United States Asian Baseball Championship (September 22–28): Copa América (November 13–22): Cancelled European Men's U23 Baseball Championship (August 5–9): European Men's Baseball Championship (September 20–27): Pacific Mini Games (June 30–July 8): Southeast Asian Games – Baseball (December 9–12): Southeast Asian Games – Baseball5 (December 11–14): Thailand West Asia Baseball Cup (May 1–8): Women's Baseball Asian Cup (October 26–November 2): Women's Baseball Pan American Championship (September 20–26): Women's European Baseball Championship (August 14–17):
World Baseball Classic Qualifier - Taipei (February 21–25): and World Baseball Classic Qualifier - Tucson (March 2–6): and Youth Baseball5 World Cup (September 24–27): Cuba
Club team tournaments Baseball Champions League Americas (April 8–13): Diablos Rojos del México Caribbean Series (January 31–February 7): Leones del Escogido European Champions Cup (May 17–July 30): Heidenheim Heideköpfe Grand Forks International (June 22–29): Alaska Goldpanners Serie de las Américas (January 24–30): Águilas Metropolitanas
Little League Little League World Series: Tung-Yuan Little League (Taipei, Taiwan) Intermediate League World Series: Flor Amarillo Little League (Valencia, Venezuela) Junior League World Series: Chang-Shan Junior Little League (Taichung, Taiwan) Senior League World Series: Amelia Baseball Club Little League (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico)
North American domestic leagues Major League Baseball
Minor League Baseball Triple–A International League: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins) Pacific Coast League: Las Vegas Aviators (Athletics) Triple-A National Championship Game: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins)
Double–A Eastern League: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (New York Mets) Southern League: Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox) Texas League: Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals)
High–A Midwest League: West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers) Northwest League: Everett AquaSox (Seattle Mariners) South Atlantic League: Brooklyn Cyclones (New York Mets)
Single–A California League: San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) Carolina League: Lynchburg Hillcats (Cleveland Guardians) Florida State League: Lakeland Flying Tigers (Detroit Tigers)
Rookie Arizona Complex League: ACL Angels (Los Angeles Angels) Dominican Summer League: DSL Padres Gold (San Diego Padres) Florida Complex League: FCL Blue Jays (Toronto Blue Jays) Fall League Arizona Fall League: Surprise Saguaros
Independent baseball leagues MLB Partner Leagues American Association of Professional Baseball: Kane County Cougars Atlantic League of Professional Baseball: York Revolution Frontier League: Québec Capitales Pioneer League: Oakland Ballers Non-partner leagues Empire Professional Baseball League: Malone Border Hounds Pecos League: Tucson Saguaros United Shore Professional Baseball League: Eastside Diamond Hoppers Intercounty Baseball League: Welland Jackfish
College baseball
NCAA Division I (Men's College World Series): LSU Division II: Tampa Division III: Wisconsin–Whitewater NAIA: LSU–Shreveport The Pilots finished the season 59–0, becoming the first known college team at any level of competition to complete an unbeaten season. U Sports OUA: Toronto CCAA RSEQ: Limoilou OCAA: Fanshawe USCAA: Salem (WV) NCCAA: Jessup Junior College World Series: NJCAA Division I: Salt Lake NJCAA Division II: Pasco–Hernando State NJCAA Division III: RCSJ–Gloucester California: Mt. San Antonio Northwest: Linn–Benton
Collegiate Summer Baseball Leagues Appalachian League: Bluefield Ridge Runners Cape Cod League: Bourne Braves MLB Draft League: West Virginia Black Bears New England Collegiate Baseball League: Keene Swamp Bats
Other domestic leagues and tournaments Summer leagues Cuban Elite League: Tigres de Ciego de Ávila Dutch LeagueHolland Series: Neptunus Finnish League: Tampere Tigers French League: Huskies de Rouen German League: Heidenheim Heideköpfe Italian Baseball League: San Marino Baseball Club Irish League: Dublin Spartans Korean LeagueKorean Series: LG Twins Nippon Professional BaseballJapan Series: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Central League: Hanshin Tigers Pacific League: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Mexican League: Diablos Rojos del México Spanish League: Tenerife Marlins Swedish League: Rättvik Butchers Taiwan LeagueTaiwan Series: Rakuten Monkeys
Winter leagues Australian Baseball League: Canberra Cavalry Baseball United: Mid East Falcons Colombian League: Caimanes de Barranquilla Dominican League: Leones del Escogido Mexican Pacific League: Charros de Jalisco Nicaraguan League: Leones de León Panamanian League: Águilas Metropolitanas Puerto Rican League: Indios de Mayagüez Venezuelan League: Cardenales de Lara
Japanese Koshien Tournaments
Spring Koshien: Yokohama (Kanagawa) Summer Koshien: Okinawa Shogaku (Okinawa)
Events January January 21: The results of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's voting for the 2025 Hall of Fame induction class were announced. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner were the candidates elected, with Ichiro missing out on unanimous induction by one vote.
February February 21: The New York Yankees end their appearance policy, in place since 1976, by allowing players to have "well-groomed beards." February 23: Nicaragua qualifies for the 2026 WBC, winning the opening round of qualifiers Pool A. February 25: Chinese Taipei qualifies for the WBC, defeating Spain in the second-place playoff.
March March 4: Colombia qualifies for the WBC, winning the opening round of qualifiers Pool B. March 6: Brazil qualifies for the WBC, defeating Germany in the second-place playoff. March 15–16: Exhibition games are held in Tokyo between the MLB's Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers and the NPB's Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants. March 18–19: The 2025 Major League Baseball season began with the MLB Tokyo Series 2025, played at the Tokyo Dome between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. March 22: The 2025 KBO League season begins. March 31: The Athletics play their first home game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, as part of the franchise's ongoing transition to Las Vegas.
April April 15: Jackie Robinson Day April 26: Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits four home runs in a single game against the Atlanta Braves, although the team would ultimately lose 7–8.
June June 13–22: The 2025 Men's College World Series is held at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
July July 12: The 2025 KBO All-Star Game is played at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon. July 13–14: At the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, first overall pick Eli Willits is selected by the Washington Nationals. July 15: The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia. The "swing-off" tiebreaker rule is invoked for the first time, with the National League winning the swing-off 4–3. July 25: Nick Kurtz of the Athletics becomes the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game.
August August 3: The MLB Speedway Classic is played at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds. The game was suspended due to rain in the first inning the previous night and then it resumed and the rest was played the following day. August 28: Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the third player of the MLB season to hit four home runs in a single game.
September September 24: Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits his 60th home run of the season, becoming the first catcher, first switch-hitter, and seventh player in MLB history to join the 60 home run club. September 28: The MLB regular season ends, as it becomes the first since the 2005 season in which a no-hitter did not take place. September 30: The American League Wild Card Series and National League Wild Card Series begin.
October October 4: The American League Division Series and National League Division Series begin. October 12: The American League Championship Series begins. October 13: The National League Championship Series begins. October 21: The Women's Pro Baseball League announces its inaugural four teams will be hosted by New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. October 24: The 2025 World Series begins. October 30: The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeat the Hanshin Tigers in game 5 of the 2025 Japan Series to win their 12th championship. October 31: The LG Twins defeat the Hanwha Eagles in game 5 of the 2025 Korean Series to win their fourth championship.
November November 1: The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in game 7 for their ninth World Series championship, becoming the first MLB franchise with consecutive World Series titles since the 2000 New York Yankees. November 2: Eligible MLB players become free agents.
December December 7–10: Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida December 10: Rule 5 draft
Deaths January January 3 – Bob Veale, 89, pitcher from 1962–74 for the Pirates and Red Sox. January 6 – Brian Matusz, 37, pitcher from 2009–16 for the Orioles and Cubs. January 8 – Jim Lawrence, 85, catcher for the 1963 Indians. January 10 – Félix Mantilla, 90, infielder and outfielder from 1956–66 for the Braves, Mets, Red Sox and Astros. January 15 – Tommy Brown, 97, utility player from 1944–53 for the Dodgers, Phillies and Cubs. January 16 – Bob Uecker, 90, catcher from 1962–67 for the Braves, Cardinals and Phillies and later a broadcaster for the Brewers from 1971–2024. January 19 – Jeff Torborg, 83, catcher from 1964–73 for the Dodgers and Angels and later a coach and manager for the Indians, Yankees, White Sox, Mets, Expos and Marlins and broadcaster for the Braves among others. January 20 – Bobby Cuellar, 72, pitcher for the Rangers in 1977 and long time coach in the majors and minors. January 30 – Don Secrist, 80, pitcher for the 1969–70 White Sox.
February February 1 – Fay Vincent, 86, baseball commissioner from 1989–92. Ángel Torres, 72, pitcher for the 1977 Reds. February 3 – Rich Dauer, 72, second baseman from 1976–85 for the Orioles and coach for multiple teams from 1990–2017. Jim Todd, 77, pitcher from 1974–79 for the Cubs, Athletics and Mariners. February 4 – Dave Van Gorder, 67, catcher from 1982–87 for the Reds and Oroles. Felipe Montemayor, 96, outfielder for the 1953 and 1955 Pirates. February 17 – Eddie Fisher, 88, pitcher from 1959–73 for the Giants, White Sox, Orioles, Indians, Angels and Cardinals. February 18 – Scott Sauerbeck, 53, pitcher from 1999–2006 for the Pirates, Red Sox, Indians and Athletics. February 23 – Larry Dolan, 94, owner of the Indians/Guardians from 2000–25. Bobby Malkmus, 93, infielder from 1957–62 for the Braves, Senators and Phillies.
March March 3 – Frank Saucier, 98, outfielder for the 1951 St. Louis Browns. March 4 – José Valdivielso, 90, shortstop from 1955–61 for the Senators and Twins. March 6 – Art Schallock, 100, pitcher from 1951–55 for the Yankees and Orioles. March 13 – Jim Breazeale, 75, first baseman from 1969–78 for the Braves and White Sox. March 19 – Tommie Reynolds, 83, outfielder from 1963–72 for the Athletics, Mets, Angels and Brewers and coach from 1989–96 for the Athletics and Cardinals.
April
April 5 – Nate Oliver, 84, second baseman from 1963–69 for the Dodgers, Giants, Yankees and Cubs and later a minor league coach and manager. Billy Smith, 70, outfielder for the 1981 Astros. Carl Warwick, 88, outfielder from 1961–66 for the Dodgers, Cardinals, Colt .45s, Orioles and Cubs April 8 – Tony Blanco, 44, first baseman for the 2005 Nationals and various Japanese teams from 2009–16. Octavio Dotel, 51, pitcher for 13 major league teams from 1999–2013.